• To be thorough, just enter the first word or two of your LLC name to ensure you see everything that is potentially similar. (Ex: if your desired Mississippi LLC name is “Johnny Apple Farm LLC”, just enter “johnny apple”).

• To be even more thorough, just enter a part of the first word. (Ex: if your desired Mississippi LLC name is “Printing Solutions LLC”, just enter “print”).

3. Browse the Results Click the “Search” button and browse the list of existing Mississippi businesses:

• If a “0, No Matches Found” message appears in the Mississippi database, that means your desired LLC name is unique and available for use.

• If the results show names that are not too similar to yours (meaning yours is distinguishable), then your desired Mississippi LLC name is available for use.

• If your desired LLC name appears in the list exactly as you want it, your desired Mississippi LLC name is not available for use. You’ll need to think of a new name or use some creativity and come up with a unique variation.

• If the results show a name that is deceptively similar to your desired LLC name, your desired Mississippi LLC name is not available for use. You’ll need to think of a new name or use some creativity and come up with a unique variation.

Tip: And don’t worry, if you’re not 100% sure that your desired Mississippi LLC name is distinguishable, just file your paperwork with the state. If your name is not available, the state of Mississippi will send back your filing and let you know that the name needs to be changed.

Next Step

Once you find a Mississippi LLC name that is unique and distinguishable, you’re ready to select your LLC’s Registered Agent. We’ll discuss this in the next lesson: Mississippi LLC Registered Agent.

Mississippi Secretary of State Contact Info

If you have any questions, you can contact the Mississippi Secretary of State at 601-359-1633 or send a message through their Contact Page.

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